Community Support Specialist (PT)
Location: US, IA, Waterloo
Department: Human Services
Employment type: Part-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: High School or equivalent
Industry: Individual & Family Services
Function: Other

Company profile:
Why CSD?CSD is not only a great place to work, but also to learn, grow and give back to the community. Our organization is made up of talented, motivated people from diverse cultural, educational and professional backgrounds. We believe in teamwork, shared ideas, and creating solutions together while respecting individuality and innovation. We seek out people who want to see their ideas put into action, are committed to making a difference and who believe that more is possible! Who We AreHere, you will discover colleagues who have passion for our company, our community, customers and each other, and that are led by a team of outstanding people who believe that more is possible from each and every one of us. 

Job description:
The Community Support Specialist (CSS), working under the supervision of the Lead Community Support Specialist, provides community independent living services to the deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness. Other responsibilities include working with a team of service providers in the identification and provision of community based support and education services in accordance to consumers individualized service plan.  This is a part-time position.High regard and habit in support of consumer confidentiality measures to keep participant information secure to build participant trust.Effective people-relations skills to provide services that are non-judgmental, supportive and comfortable for program participants.Familiarity with local, state, and national resources for deaf, deaf-blind and the hearing loss population.Familiarity with deaf culture, mental health and developmental disability services, independent living and employment needs for deaf, deaf-blind, speech-impaired and hard of hearing individuals.Favorable competencies in essential job-specific skills: team work, supervision, public speaking, accurate knowledge of subject matter, organization of program records and resources, and networking.

Requirements:
A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.Experience with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired customers required.Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.Fluency in American Sign Language and other communication strategies for communicating with the non-signing hearing loss populations.Bachelor’s degree in social service field preferred.At least three years past experience in providing community based human services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals preferred.Ability to work in a bilingual-bicultural team environment.Ability to use Microsoft Office software and develop power point presentations.

Benefits:
CSD offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. For a full list of benefits and perks, please visit the career page.Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and drug free and tobacco free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, including individuals with a disability and protected veterans.